Head of Social - Maternity Cover

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Contract: 12-month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Working Pattern: 4 days per week

Salary: £70,000–£90,000 pro rata (DOE)

We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially-minded senior leader to step into a 12-month maternity cover for our Head of Social. This is a part-time, 4-day-a-week contract, reporting directly into our leadership team and responsible for overseeing our Social and Influencer department.

You’ll guide strategy, lead innovation, and maintain excellence in client delivery, all while managing and developing a high-performing team. Two experienced Social Account Directors will report directly into this role, and you’ll collaborate closely with our strategy, creative and earned media teams to deliver culturally resonant campaigns.

FULL FAT

We are BCORP Certified independent PR & Social agency working in partnerships with people and projects we care about. We create campaigns that culturally resonate with audiences, for an exciting roster of clients spanning lifestyle, f&b, festivals and events. The agency is made up of a team of creative, inspiring and talented individuals who all work to a common set of values - Human Connection, Adventure, Good Vibes and Being Accountable.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality and inclusivity across everything we do, driven by Full Fat’s DEI Committee, made up of employees at all levels with diverse backgrounds. The agency was recently awarded Diversity & Inclusion Champion at the PR Week Awards 2023 + 2022 and a top 10 PR Week Ethnicity & Gender Pay Gap employer.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and inspire the Social and Influencer team, nurturing a collaborative and high-performing environment

• Line manage and support two Social Account Directors, offering strategic oversight and mentorship

• Support talent development across the department, offering training, reviews and knowledge sharing

• Support on team growth, advising on resource requirements and recruitment when needed

• Play an active role in the Senior Leadership Team, helping to deliver against the agency's overall goals

• Drive team culture, innovation, and efficient workflows across all live accounts

Client Strategy & Delivery

• Act as senior client lead on key accounts, ensuring the social function is strategically aligned to business goals

• Respond to briefs, develop social strategies and roll out best-in-class social campaigns

• Integrate social strategy within wider 360 activations including PR, content and influencer

• Ensure consistently high standards across delivery, reporting and performance

• Champion culturally relevant, forward-thinking social and influencer work

Commercials & Growth

• Work with the senior leadership team to maintain and grow social revenue within the agency

• Lead and contribute to new business responses, pitches, and proposal development

• Shape social retainers, scopes, and costings, ensuring margin and value delivery

• Identify opportunities to evolve services, drive efficiencies, and grow client relationships

REQUIRED SKILLSET

• A proven leader in social media and influencer marketing, with senior experience on major brand accounts

• Commercially astute and confident in advising on team resourcing, and growth planning

• A strong mentor and manager, able to nurture talent and foster creative thinking

• An inspiring communicator and collaborator who brings energy and credibility to internal and external conversations

  Passionate about culture, trends, and emerging platforms

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL

• Have 2+ years of experience in a Head of Social equivalent leadership role in an agency environment

• Be commercially driven to help drive continued growth across the social and influencer departments

• Be a problem-solver with a proactive and detail-oriented approach

• Be a strong leader, one that is caring, motivating, accountable and leads by example

• Embody Full Fat’s values of Adventure, Human Connection, Good Vibes, and Owning It

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional client service and results-driven campaigns

• Collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment and success

• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high standard of work

FULL FAT+

At Full Fat, employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, which have helped us to become certified BCorp status. These include:

• 25 days holiday PLUS Bank holidays (8 days), 1 day for your birthday and 3/4 days off over Christmas + NYE on top of your allocation
• A social and cultural programme, incorporating paid-for recurring experiences as well as well-being and health-focussed events
• Private Medical Care
• Annual team away days trip and Christmas party
• Lieu time, for any time spent out at client launches/festivals
• Flexible working with 8-10 am starts - it’s up to you
• Hybrid working policy
• Healthy snacks and fresh fruit are delivered to the office on a weekly basis
• Monthly lunch on the house
• Annual company-wide bonus scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Nursery Scheme